Structural Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$60,660 - $87,090•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in structural engineering in a professional role with a wide range of interesting and challenging responsibilities. You will collaborate with other engineers and designers from various disciplines on the design of new nuclear facilities, nuclear plant betterment, and associated modifications. As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer, you will directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on diverse projects for various clients, preparing design calculations, developing specifications, and supporting designers with drawing development. Using state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations. Additionally, you will conduct structural analyses, including loading conditions such as wind and seismic. The role also includes training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers and potential travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. You are expected to solve engineering problems using modern tools like automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs, potentially building or using automation for calculations, technical document summarization, or drafting design documentation with strong engineering judgment.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
Completion of coursework in steel and concrete design.
Knowledge of the practical application of structural engineering including loads analysis for structural supports and design integrity.
An understanding of the practical application of structural engineering including applying principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.
Knowledge of structural design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations.
Familiarity with structural analysis software such as MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, GT STRUDL, or ANSYS.
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, and ACI 349.
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Responsibilities

Utilize and expand academic background in structural engineering in a professional position.
Team up with other engineers and designers from various disciplines involved in the design of new nuclear facilities, nuclear plant betterment, and associated modifications.
Directly apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
Work on a wide range of projects for various clients.
Prepare design calculations.
Develop specifications.
Support designers with drawing development.
Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations using state-of-the-art computer tools.
Conduct structural analyses, which include loading conditions such as wind and seismic.
Receive training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers in the execution of meaningful project engineering assignments.
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs (potential).
Solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.